Philippines isolates Manila to fight coronavirus outbreak

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of police officers and army troops started sealing the Philippines' densely populated capital on Sunday at the start of one of Southeast Asia’s most drastic containment moves against the new coronavirus.

Glacier considering temporary reservation system for Going-to-the-Sun Road traffic

Glacier National Park is considering implementing a temporary reservation system for visitors wanting to travel the Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer.

Survivors mark 75th anniversary of world’s 1st atomic attack

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Survivors of the world’s first atomic bombing gathered in diminished numbers near an iconic, blasted dome Thursday to mark the attack’s 75th anniversary, many of them urging the world, and their own government, to do more to ban nuclear weapons.

Quinn hired to lead chamber

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce has a new director. Chamber officials announced Tuesday that Mickie Quinn had been hired to replace former director Kate McAlister.

Help keep Idaho wild

The young male grizzly’s thick coat shimmered in the morning sunlight. Fat is fit for a bear, and this bear was very, very fit. Unfortunately, this bear had grown fit on an artificial diet of corn and black sunflower seeds put out by a landowner for the deer and the birds.

Community Foundation awards $50,000 for restoration of Big Creek

Whitefish Community Foundation awarded a $50,000 Major Community Project Grant to the Glacier Institute for the restoration of the historic buildings at the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, located 20 miles north of Columbia Falls.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: We all want to believe in Julio, but ...

Former manager Scott Servais used to say: “Never mind the batting average or any other numbers. “Are you doing damage?” That’s the question for Julio Rodriguez, no?

Asia Today: Singapore extends lockdown amid surge in cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Singapore will extend its partial lockdown by four more weeks after reporting thousands of new coronavirus cases in recent days, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday.

Community band presents Dances and Folk Tunes concert

The concert will open with “Esprit de Corps,” an original march written by Rober Jeager. Based on “The Marines' Hymn,” this work is a kind of fantasy-march, as well as a tribute to the United States Marine Band, whose group had commissioned the work.

Legals for January, 26 2024

Court ruling all but shuts down resort on west end of Lake Five

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy issued an order Monday that both voids a major land use permit for a resort on Lake Five and orders the property owner to restore the land “to its previous unaltered condition,” which includes removing several buildings on the property.

Hoodoo rezone to be heard by commission

A proposed 160-acre rezone in the Hoodoo valley will go before county commissioners on Wednesday.

Lake County commissioners plan to impose levy for jail expansion

Lake County commissioners unanimously approved earlier this month two resolutions aimed at financing the new courthouse annex and paying for an expansion of the jail.

Updated: AA, A softball washed out Thursday

Inclement weather has interfered with the start of all three state softball tournaments, which were to begin on Thursday.

WSU veterinarians: Marijuana is not pet-friendly

PULLMAN — April 20th — a day associated with cannabis-oriented celebrations in the U.S. — and Washington State University veterinarians are providing some tips to pet owners to keep their animals safe. Keep pot, edibles, and everything else out of reach of your pets. Consider a secure container that can’t be opened if the box is dropped, chewed on, or played with...

2nd French court orders Amazon to better protect workers

PARIS (AP) — Amazon is keeping all of its French warehouses closed for the time being, after an appeals court upheld a ruling saying the company hadn’t done enough to protect workers from the coronavirus.

Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials were stunned on Sunday by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan, as the planned withdrawal of American forces urgently became a mission to ensure a safe evacuation.

Dispensaries scramble to adjust to unanticipated CBD ban

The Montana Department of Revenue and cannabis industry stakeholders alike were surprised to recently discover that HB 701, the state’s legalization framework bill, prohibits license holders from growing or selling hemp, and by extension, from producing the popular compound cannabidiol, or CBD, which is typically derived from hemp. The ban additionally prohibits license holders from selling any other brand’s CBD wares.

Former sewer board member Barber speaks out

It is an issue that has in many ways torn apart a small town, pitting neighbor against neighbor in the great Paradise Sewer wars.

OHS offering online grant training

Looking for ways to improve traffic safety in the area? The Idaho Office of Highway Safety is offering online grant training for community partners on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Mountain Time.